The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-07
ADJUSTMENTS
GRAND OPERA OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

GRAND OPERA NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
After an absence of two years Nine. Janaus
chek began brief engagement at the Grand
last night, appearing as Meg Merrilies in the
play Of that name, dramatized from Guy Man
nering" and the performance was that
can be highly commended in every respect.
Janauschek's acting has lost of that in
tensity and tragic force which has made her so
famous. Her Meg Merrilies is an impersona-
ton of wonderful force and vividness, express
i've in all its details, and rising at times to alb
solute greatness. Her first appearance, which
came comparatively late in the play. was the
signal for .nssS o Exception and ea afsr
followed and commended frequently by
outbursts of applause. The cbarac
ter is very exacting one, and
none but an actress of fine powers and thorough
schooling could give it even intellicently, but
Janauschek invests 1t with an artistic finish and
dramatic power that only she could give. The
characterization Is one of strong individuality
and thorough excellence. The play itself was
presented with the original music and choruses
and scenic accessories, which added much
to its picturesquenuss. The first two acts,
in which considerable comedy is introduced,
make a striking contrast with the heavier scenes
which follow, and the comedy is of such a
character as to require capable people to proper
~ present it. The company is unusually
good one, every part in the cast being carefully
and intellieently sustained. Mr.. Eberle's Domi-
ME Sampson was admirably done throughout,
and equal excellence can be attributed to the
work of Mr.. Chaplin, Mr. Stuart, Miss Shannon,
a pleasing and graceful actress Miss Kate
Fletcher and Miss Leigh. Meg Merrlies" will
be repeated to night and tomorrow night, and
at the matinee to morrow Janauschek will ap-
pear in the beautiful play Mother and Son."
ENGLIsH's OPERA HOUSE.
At English's Opera house BARLEY Campbells
last night to large audience. The play has
been Seen here before, and the size of the audi
ence that witnessed it last night demonstrated
the favor with which its previous presentations
have been received. 1t is written in Mr.. Camp
bells best vein and possesses sufficient dramatic
merit to hold the interest throughout, independ
emit of the unusual scenic and mechanical acces-
SORES. which are of the best. The company, as
whole, is fairly good, equal to all requirements,
and the performance goes smoothly and
evenly. Mr. John T.. Burleigh, who takes the
part of Fabian, the artist, is an actor of talent
and will be remembered by play goers as the
leading support of George c. Min the preacher
actor. Miss Syril tombstone took the role Of
Clio with credit She is possessed of a good
stage presence, an excellent voice, and acts with
spirit and understanding Miss Johnstone Ben
nett as dbl. and Mr.. Odell Williams. Mar
quis Matto IAN old camraigner," are
deserving Of mention, while the other
ladies and gentlemen of the company average
fairly we'll. The ballet, led by Mile Cornalba
is by no means the least attractive feature of
the entertainment. while the premiere is with
out superior. The scenery is good, especially
the earthquake scene, in which the palace of the
king of France is made to collapse. Clio may
be again to night and to morrow night and
at tho matinee to morrow.
NOTES.
| On account of the constantly increasing bust
ness 1t has been decided not change the bill at
| the Museum, but Mr.. Frayne will continue play
! ing ''Mardo. the Hunter" throughout the week.
| The Eden Musee is drawing many people with
/ its new attractions.
Mr. Julius Kahn is in the city arranging for
/ the Walack Theatre success Jack; or Life in
/ Bohemia" at the Grand the latter part of next
week. with Mr.. Eben Plymton in the title role.
1 The play had run of two hundred nights at the
i Royalty Theatre, London, and is q comedy